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Patent GB-2460850-A (GB)
Title: A system and method of denying access to drunk or drugged operators of vehicles, machinery, nuclear plants, etc, based on voice analysis.
Inventor: GREENVURCEL YAAKOV
IPC: B60K28/06
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: System and method for disqualifying operators under the influence of alcohol or drugs which includes collecting voice data, storing it, using feature extraction to identify parameters and characteristics within the voice data that are compared with a previously stored voice data templates to assess the intoxication level of the operator. The system and method may further include a touch screen display. The comparison may result in a numerical score. A decision that the operator is not sober may automatically disable the machine. The machine may be any type of vehicle, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, a cellular or mobile phone, etc. The features extracted to characterise the voice data may be speed of speech or change in frequency or tone.
Patent GB-2461130-A (GB)
Title: Interactive mobile sign with EPOS
Inventor: BARNETT PHILIP JAMES
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-06-23
Abstract: A mobile sign system comprises one or more displays, an associated user interface and a local computer for generating a data output and communicating with a central computer. The local computer preferably has the ability to generate coupons, tickets or receipts and the system is preferably provided with a electronic point of sale EPOS device. Further, the system may allow a user to take an order from a customer, send the order to an establishment and provide a receipt to the customer. The system may facilitate commission payments. The displayed images may be dependent upon time and/or location of the system as determined by GPS. Image data can be received wirelessly from a remote server or a user can directly manipulate the images on the screen.
Patent GB-2462124-A (GB)
Title: Changeover valve cable actuating mechanism
Inventor: BASSETT ALEXANDER ANTHONY DENN
IPC: A47L5/00
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner comprises a body 10 including a dust separator 14, a floor engaging head 11 with a first dirty air inlet 13, a handle 12 detachably mounted on a socket 18 on the body 10, coupled by a flexible hose 20 extending between the body 10 and the handle which extends into a second dirty air inlet 19 at its lower end. A changeover two-way valve 30 is positioned somewhere on the body 10 and a valve actuator 22 is disposed in the socket 18 and actuated in turn when the handle is inserted or detached from the socket. A cable 25 connects the valve actuator 22 to the valve (30, Figs.3-4) and configures the latter to connect the dust separator 14 to the first or second inlets 13, 19 respectively, when the handle 12 is engaged with, and disengaged, from the body 10. The end of the cable 25 is attached to a rack and pinion mechanism (31, 32, Figs.3-4) which turns a rotatable valve member (40, Fig.4) within the body (35, Figs.3-4) of the valve, in order to divert the flow one way or the other. The use of a cable 25 provides greater design liberty for positioning of the valve 30 within the body 10 and also for the shape of upright body 10 itself.
Patent GB-2462451-A (GB)
Title: Composite picture of wide or rectilinear subjects
Inventor: RUGG-EASEY COLIN DAVID
IPC: H04N1/387
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A method for producing a convincing composite photographic picture of rectilinear subjects parallel to the picture plane of the viewer, such as a building frontage viewed square on, by joining seamlessly together photographic images, wherein the finished picture is so manipulated as to present all constituent orthogonal linear forms relating to the subject, depicted as vertical linear forms, (rather than angled toward a vanishing point as would be naturally occurring in a single photograph taken from a camera at a single fixed position), and in so doing present a convincing view of the chosen rectilinear subject, such as a wide building frontage or even an entire street of buildings, perhaps too wide or otherwise too obstructed to be produced by traditional means.
Patent GB-2474232-A (GB)
Title: A golf ball with markings to indicate which club to use
Inventor: EDISON DAVID
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: A golf ball 1 with a plurality of markings 7 which, depending on the orientation of the markings 7 during a game, are determinative of a future action to be taken. The markings 7 may be used to choose a club to use or indicate a style or play for the next shot to be taken. The markings 7 may be separated into different areas using dividing lines 9. A method of using the golf ball is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2460589-A (GB)
Title: Chart display device and method for displaying chart
Inventor: PRYSZO BRICE
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses perform image processing for blending image and/or data layers. The method according to one embodiment accesses (S101) data representing a first layer (X) and data representing a second layer (Y); and generates (S110) a blended layer by adjusting a transparency of said first layer (X) relatively to said second layer (Y) based on data associated with said first or second layer (X, Y).
Patent GB-2474288-A (GB)
Title: Storage furniture with a transparent ceiling and concealed mirror
Inventor: DRAKE LAURIE
IPC: A47B61/00
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: A cabinet or wardrobe 10 for storing clothing or other goods (kitchen utensils, drinks) comprises a ceiling 12 with a transparent portion 16 which may be in the form of a transparent sheet of material (e.g. glass), cut-out or aperture. In addition, or as an alternative embodiment, the cabinet or wardrobe 10 may comprise a vertical side panel and a concealable mirror [ 18, Fig. 2] connected to the side panel. The mirror is movable in a plane substantially parallel to the side panel between a closed position concealing the mirror and an open position exposing the mirror [as shown in Fig. 2]. The mirror may be connected to the side panel of the cabinet or wardrobe by a telescopic slide mechanism [22, Fig. 2]. The wardrobe or cabinet is intended to be used by dementia sufferers, with the transparent ceiling and concealable mirror reducing or preventing shadows and reflections. The storage furniture may take the form of a cocktail cabinet, sample chest or cupboard.
Patent GB-2465677-A (GB)
Title: Compositions containing satiogens and methods of use
Inventor: YOUNG ANDREW A
IPC: A61K31/575
Filed: 2009-11-26
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) an enteroendocrine peptide secretion enhancing agent and (ii) an absorption inhibitor of said enhancing agent and (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein (i) is preferably a bile acid, a bile salt, a bile acid mimic, a bile salt mimic or a combination thereof and (ii) is preferably a mucoadhesive agent, more preferably a methylcellulose, a polycarbophil, a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) or a carboxymethylcellulose. The said composition is of use in the treatment of a metabolic disorder such as obesity, diabetes, appetite, weight gain, glucose intolerance and insulin resistance.
Patent GB-2462781-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for subsea intervention
Inventor: SBORDONE ANDREA
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A technique for monitoring and evaluating parameters related to the use of a compliant guide system in intervention operations. A compliant guide enables movement of a conveyance within its interior and is coupled between a subsea installation and a surface vessel. A sensor system is provided with sensors deployed in subsea locations to detect operational parameters related to operation of the compliant guide. A control system is coupled to the sensor system to receive data output from the sensor system.
Patent GB-179394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with pillion seats for motor cycles
IPC: B62J1/14
Filed: 1921-04-05
Abstract: 179,394. Mills, C. R. April 5, 1921. Seat attachments.-In pillion seats of the type formed by a resiliently-mounted tool-box or like container A with an upholstered lid B, the supporting springs C<2> are attached directly to the box A. A back-rest D is adapted to be secured at will upon either side of the pillion seat, and its supporting-rods D<2> may form guides for bridge-pieces A<3> on the box A.
Patent GB-741048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in upholstery pads
IPC: A47C27/15
Filed: 1952-04-21
Abstract: 741,048. Upholstery pads. HOWARD, Ltd., H. A., and HOWARD, H. A. Nov. 3, 1952 [April 21, 1952], No. 10029/52. Class 52(4). An upholstery pad comprises an inner part 1 of soft foam or sponge material, preferably rubber, with a number of cavities 2. A layer or layers 3, 4 of loosely intermingled bonded fibres the stiffness of which in the lateral direction is greater than that of the inner part 1 is secured to one or both faces thereof and serves to maintain the shape of the pad. A crowned shape may be imparted by making the inner part or the outer layers thicker at the centre than at the edge and border strips of the fibrous material may surround the pad. Specification 410,977 is referred to.
Patent GB-526989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in coin-freed vending machines
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 1939-03-31
Abstract: 526,989. Coin-freed article-delivering apparatus. ARMSTRONG, J. J. V. (Seitz-Werke Ges.). March 31, 1939, No. 10045. [Classes 3 and 27 (i)] A coin-freed article-delivery machine 12, Figs. 1 and 2, is mounted in a shop window 11 on central vertical pivots 13, 16 so that it can be rotated through 180 degrees for access to be had to the machine from inside the building for refilling, adjustment, or repairs. A space 19 for the machine is enclosed by side walls 20, 21 and hinged rear walls 22. Several machines may be built side by side into the window, all or some of which are rotatable. The back of the machine may be provided with a show case. As shown in Fig. 5, three machines 32, 33, 34 are combined in a unit rotatable on a central vertical axis 35, a show case 37 being provided on the back of the unit. The side walls of the show case may be curved or bevelled. The side elements 36 of the shop window are mounted on hinges.
Patent GB-1269573-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for stemming tobacco leaves
IPC: A24B5/10
Filed: 1969-02-25
Abstract: 1,269,573. Pneumatic separation. SERVICE D'EXPLOITATION INDUSTRIELLE DES TABACS ET DES ALLUMETTES. 25 Feb., 1969 [26 Feb., 1968], No. 10049/69. Heading B2H. [Also in Division A2] In a tobacco stemming and separating device in which leaves pass downwardly through a tube 33 to a beating zone having a three-stage toothed rotor 13, 14, 16 driven by an electric motor 28 and from which the shredded leaf fragments are discharged outwardly past bars 24, 26, 27 to an annular space 31 in which an upward air current carries the fragments into a separation zone 32, the air current is divided by the provision of one or more auxiliary separation zones 44a leading off from the main zone 32. The relatively heavy stem portions of the leaves are discharged from the third stage 16 of the rotor and fall downwardly to be transferred by a rotary gate 38 to a rotary tray 30 for their removal. Any relatively heavy leaf fragments carried upwardly by the air current in the space 31 fall back from the separation zone for further treatment in the heater. The current of air, generated by a fan 42, is supplied to the space 31 through conduits 41, 39, 40 and withdrawn from the zone 32 through a conduit 47 and from the auxiliary zones 44a through conduits 46a &c., all of which join a common discharge conduit 49 leading to a separator 51 from which the tobacco payments are delivered by a rotary gate 52 to a conveyor 53. The air is recirculated by a duct 54 to the fan inlet 57, fresh air being admitted at 56 to compensate for a quantity that is discharged to an outlet 60 by way of a duct 59 and air filter 61. Valves 72a &c. in the conduits 46a &c. may be controlled individually or, as shown, collectively. To prevent the accummulation of tobacco leaf fragments against vertical partitions 66a in the zone 32 due to the rotary component of motion imparted by the beater, air inlets 68 are provided fed by a conduit 65 tapped from the conduit 41. Also fed by the conduit 65 and ducts 64a which supply air to a chamber 34 having openings 67. (For Figures see next page)
Patent GB-1541808-A (GB)
Title: Furniture hinges
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 1977-03-10
Abstract: The furniture hinge has a housing (2) and a hinge arm (1). Between these parts are provided joint straps (3, 4) articulated on joint pins (5, 6, 9, 10). The furniture hinge is equipped with a keeping-shut device consisting of a leg spring (11). The leg spring (11) surrounds the joint pin (10) of the hinge arm (1) and is supported with a first leg end (12) on the joint pin (9) of the housing (2) and with the second leg end (13), in the closing position shown in Figure 1, on an end roller (7) of the joint strap (3) which engages round the joint pin (5), or, in an intermediate position or in the opening position, on the joint pin (5) itself. By means of the two bearing steps which are assigned to the second leg end (13), the maximum spring tension in the hinge positions outside the closing position is kept low. The bearing of the second leg end (13) on the joint pin (5) is made possible by a recess (14) in the joint strap (3). Furthermore, the joint strap (3) has a recess which is located in the region of the joint pin (6) and which serves for receiving the first leg end (12) in the open position of the hinge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-595351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to rotary compressors
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 1942-07-21
Abstract: 595,351. Fluid-pressure servomotors. ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY MOTORS, Ltd., and HEPPNER, F. A. M. July 21, 1942, No. 10212. [Class 135] [Also in Group XXVI] Stalling of a turbine type air-compressor when running at low speeds is prevented by the opening of an air escape valve under the control of the ratio of the pressures obtaining at two separate points in the compressor. In Fig. 1, bellows devices 10, 11 are subjected externally to the pressure at an intermediate point S and the inlet or atmospheric pressure. They control the setting of a lever 9 which operates a leak valve 8 determining the pressure acting on a piston 3 which operates a leak valve 1. In Fig. 2, the bellows devices 22, 23 act upon a lever 31 held in a balanced position by radial springs 33. The position of the lever 31 determines the position of a servomotor 40 which operates a ring valve 19 controlling air outlets 18. Specifications 585,338 and 586,710, [both in Group XXVI], are referred to.
Patent GB-874842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pulse counting circuits
Inventor: ROBINS JOHN MONTGOMERY
IPC: H03K23/54
Filed: 1957-03-29
Abstract: 874,842. Electronic counting apparatus. AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE & ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. Feb. 13, 1958 [March 29, 1957], No. 10267/57. Class 106 (1). A ring counter (Fig. 1) consists of a series of bistable transistor stages, transistors TR2 (see Fig. 3) of which have a common emitter supply resistor R1 so that only one stage may be in the 1-0 condition representing the state of the count, in which TR2 is conducting. The first stage has no resistor R2, so that on switching on the less positive potential applied to the base of TR2 as compared to other stages ensures that this stage (and therefore this stage alone) takes up the 1-0 condition. Positive pulses received at 3 from one or other of the input lines 1 and 2 (see Fig. 1) may then switch over the 1-0 stage to transmit a positive pulse from 5 to input 4 of the next stage, switching it to the 1-0 condition.
Patent GB-185449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to internal combustion engines
IPC: F02M1/00
Filed: 1921-04-07
Abstract: High compression engines used in aircraft are supplied with fuel having a high latent heat in relation to its heat value when on the ground, or at low levels, while when at high altitudes this fuel is cut off and a normal hydrocarbon fuel is used.  The special fuel is used in order that a full charge may be drawn into the cylinder at low levels and the high compression retained.  The engine may be started up on petrol.  The special fuel may be the fuel described in Specification 183,577; or pure methyl alcohol; or mixtures of ethyl and methyl alcohol with water; or a fuel consisting of ethyl alcohol 60 per cent, acetone 20 per cent, benzene 10 per cent, and water 10 per cent; or ethyl alcohol containing over 3 per cent methyl alcohol.
Patent GB-1056061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to buildings
Inventor: WHITING CLINTON EDWARD ERNEST
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 1962-03-17
Abstract: 1,056,061. Storage tanks. UNICORN ENGINEERING CO. Ltd. June 12, 1963 [March 17, 1962], No. 10303/62. Heading E1T. In a building such as a garage having at least two side walls 10 and a roof the roof is formed by at least one tank 11 having fuel inlet and outlet means. Each tank may be constructed from sheet metal panels and angle sections welded together, Fig. 3 (not shown) and overlaps the walls to which it is joined by brackets. The tanks are spaced from one another and interconnected by pipe means and roofing members 24,25,26, a hinged outlet cover flap, ventilation pipes gauge 33 gutter-, ing 28 and sludge drainage pipe being provided as necessary. A series of tanks of right-angled triangular cross-sectional area may be mounted on a lean-to  garage or a single tank of in the form of a trapezium mounted on a garden shed, Figs. 6, and 7 (not shown), respectively.
Patent GB-909130-A (GB)
Title: Method of making electrical connections between coaxial cables
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 1959-09-23
Abstract: 909,130. Two-part couplings. BURNDY CORPORATION. Sept. 23, 1959 [Sept. 30, 1958], No. 10329/62. Divided out of 909,129. Drawings to Specification. Class 38 (1). The subject-matter of this Specification is identical with that of Specification 909,129 but the claims are concerned with the method of making the electrical connection.
Patent GB-1581051-A (GB)
Title: Pipe jointing arrangements and pipes therefor
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 1977-03-11
Abstract: The axes of the end sectors of two pipes which are to be connected usually coincide. The device allows connections, when these axes make a certain angle between them, which can be oriented at will in space.   The adjacent ends of the two pipes (1, 2) are cut obliquely in planes making the same angle with the longitudinal axes (3, 4) of the end sectors. Since the inner profile of this oblique section is elliptical to start with, it is made circular by a suitable thinning of the wall of the pipe. By virtue of this circular cross-section, the pipes may, before permanent connection, be oriented with respect to each other by simply rotating one with respect to the other, without there being any cranking inside the connection. A pipe thus connected can be used for drain water and water containing products in suspension. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-578864-A (GB)
Title: An improved horticultural device for the protection of seeds and plants
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 1944-05-30
Abstract: 578,864. Plant and seed protectors. STABBACK, F. L., and COLLINS, J. May 30, 1944, No. 10381. [Class 6 (ii)] Flexible non- metallic woven material extends between rigid hoops anchored to the ground by hooked stays 3 and pegs 5. Alternatively pointed pegs may be secured to the ground-ends of each hoop. Bent wire hoops may be threaded through'textile hems attached to the netting.
Patent GB-182895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric commutators
IPC: H02K13/00
Filed: 1921-04-08
Abstract: 182,895. Calverley, J. E., and Highfield, W. E. April 8, 1921. Commutators. - A commutator comprises a foundation formed of a pair of insulating- plates A, B, each having a circular aperture or circular external form, and having within or around them conducting segments E, J interleaved and spaced apart, each segment having one or more radially-extending lugs F, G, and K, L by which it is secured to the foundation, the lugs of adjacent segments being attached to different plates. The segments are connected to the windings by means of the connectors N, O. The slabs A, B are assembled on each side of a circular metal frame C, and rest at their lower horizontal edges on the recessed brackets D. Each segment is tapered at the back and is long enough to project with clearance under the plate by which it is not supported. The portion of the segment betwaen the lugs may also be spaced away from the plate to ensure efficient ventilation. The invention is particularly applicable to converting-apparatus of the type described in Specifications 140,853, 150,824 and 150,825, [all in Class 38 (ii), Electric currents, Converting &c.].
Patent GB-247786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to records for sound recording or reproducing machines
Filed: 1925-04-21
Abstract: 247,786. Gohara, A. April 21, 1925. Drawings to Specification. Disc records.-A thin light elastic disc record which is curled into cylindrical form for carrying and storing purposes is made of celluloid or the like having a thickness of from .1 to .8, but preferably about .3, of a millimeter. The sound grooves can be impressed in one or both sides and such records can be made larger in diameter than the usual records. Specifications 24382A/03 and 16129/05 are referred to.
Patent GB-421309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in merry-go-rounds
IPC: A63G1/28
Filed: 1934-04-06
Abstract: 421,309. Roundabouts. JACOBSEN, V. W., 6, Enighedsvej, Charlottenlund, near Copenhagen. April 6, 1934, No. 10433. Convention date, Jan. 20. [Class 132 (i)] A roundabout having seats rotated about a central vertical axis is characterized in that the seats are in the form of flying machines mounted on supporting columns by means of ball joints or the like. As shown the structure 1 has a floor 2 with a circular opening 3 projecting through which are the columns 4 carrying flying machines 5 on ball joints. The columns 4 are connected by arms 6 to a ball joint 7 rotatable relative to a cup 8 on a shaft 9 slidable in a sleeve 10 fitting in a cylinder 11 containing pressure fluid 12. The shaft 9 is rotated by a motor 13 and a Cardan shaft 14. The machines 5 have propellers 17, rudders 18, and ailerons 19. A hand control is connected to the column 4 by an arm so that the control effects longitudinal pivoting of the machine 5 about the column 4. A wheel mounted on the control has a cable connected to side projections on the column 4 so that rotation of the wheel rotates the machine in a vertical plane. A foot control has two arms each connected by cables to side projections on the column 4 so that operation of the control effects lateral pivoting of the machine about the column 4. The rudder 18 and ailerons 19 are connected to the column 4 so as to be moved into appropriate positions on operation of the controls. The propeller 17 is rotated by an electric motor.
Patent GB-542004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to burners for miners safety lamps
IPC: F21L19/00
Filed: 1940-06-17
Abstract: 542,004. Burners for miners' safety lamps. HAILWOOD & ACKROYD, Ltd., and STOCKWELL, W. B. June 17, 1940, No. 10446. [Class 75 (i)]  The burner tube 1 of a miner's safety lamp or a split sleeve 8 surrounding the burner tube 1 is provided at the ends with cross-members 7 supporting two upwardly curved metal strips 6 which direct the air flow to the flame and are spaced above the wick tube sufficiently to allow observation of the gas cap when the wick is lowered. The strips are preferably upwardly convex in cross section. The wick is mounted in a tube 3 adjusted in the tube 1 by an arm 4 on a threaded spindle 5. The members 7 may support an annular platform 9 on which the combustion tube or inner glass 10 rests.